From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Reviving Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline Could Earn Syria $200 Million Annually, Experts Warn of Security and Political Risks Reviving the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline could earn Syria $200 million annually in transit fees ... Iraq could export 150 […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad rescinds PMU legislation as US forces redeploy to Iraqi Kurdistan Under reported threat from the US, Iraq's government has withdrawn a controversial draft law that would have significantly reshaped the country's Popular […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) held a workshop in Baghdad the week under the title "Security and Investment: Integration of Roles Towards an Attractive Capital Environment", in cooperation with the Security Media Cell (SMC). The event was attended by NIC Chairman Dr Haider Mohammed Makiyya, Security Media Cell Head Lt. Gen. Dr […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) has said it is concerned by the decision of the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19th August 2025 to sentence journalist Mr. Shirwan Shirwani to four and a half years imprisonment on a charge that he denies. It said in a statement: "UNAMI's […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Rafidain Bank has signed a professional partnership agreement with U.S.-based consultancy K2 Integrity (K2i), during a ceremony hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington. The agreement is grounded in Iraqi Cabinet Resolution No. (23274) of 2023. K2 Integrity will deliver a wide range of services, including anti-money laundering […]
By John Lee. The US State Department has reiterated its opposition to proposed legislation in Iraq concerning the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), warning that it could increase Iranian influence and undermine Iraq's sovereignty. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce (pictured) said Washington opposed any legislation inconsistent with the goals […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has launched the second edition of its Security Permits Platform, aimed at enhancing the management and organisation of security clearances for authorised bank personnel and their vehicles during cash withdrawal and deposit operations. The CBI's Security Permits Office held an interactive workshop outlining the platform's features, account […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will China help Iraq revive nuclear aspirations? Amid rising regional tensions over the nuclear program of neighbouring Iran, the head of Iraq's Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC) has announced a highly symbolic and strategic […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission has dismantled a network of 16 employees from the Nasiriyah Municipality Directorate involved in bribery, forgery, and embezzlement. In a statement issued on 30th July 2025, the Commission revealed that its Dhi Qar Investigation Office formed a special task force after receiving reports of suspected corruption. The team […]
By John Lee. Resecurity, a US-based provider of threat intelligence and cybersecurity, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iraq's national Cyber Events Response Team (IQ-CERT), in coordination with ICS Technologies, Resecurity's official distributor in Iraq. According to a press release, the agreement is designed to strengthen Iraq's national cyber defence infrastructure and […]
UNMAS welcomes a new contribution from the Government of Denmark in support of the Iraqi mine action sector The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a generous contribution of DKK 22,000,000 (approximately US$ 3,4 million) from the Government of Denmark. This funding will support mine action efforts assisting the Government of Iraq […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Drone offensive in Iraq hits Kurdish oil production, testing boundaries A wave of drone strikes in Iraq in recent weeks has targeted critical infrastructure, mainly in the Kurdistan region. The attacks have sharpened […]
